Think Aloud Model: Technical Difficulty & Under Review
Vocabulary Development is a key to becoming a stronger reader. The following words are low frequency words that have been pulled from The cover, "Getting Ready" and "Serving in Florida"
Remember that simply looking up a definition is not an effective way to learn a new word; a thesaurus is a better option, allowing you to "connect with one of the synonyms and the new word.
Below are samples of other ways you can work with vocabulary:
. Respond to the first question(s) before reading a selection and answer the second set of questions after reading the selection. Samples from the first two chapters are provided as a model for you.
! Finding a topic that is of interest to you is critical/
Research: A tool that you might find helpful with your research is Viewzi, an innovative way to peruse web pages. Try it and see if this works for you!
The linked video below introduces the author, Barbara Ehrenreich, and more.
First, download the accompanying guide and then watch the video. Video Guide:
Your book has clues for you before you even begin reading! Look at your book closely by using the
Vocabulary Development is a key to becoming a stronger reader. The following words are low frequency words that have been pulled from The cover, "Getting Ready" and "Serving in Florida"
Remember that simply looking up a definition is not an effective way to learn a new word; a thesaurus is a better option, allowing you to "connect with one of the synonyms and the new word.
Below are samples of other ways you can work with vocabulary:
As you read, you want to think about more than just the events that happen. You need to consider the deeper meanings. Use these beginning
One way to connect with a text is by using a
Research: A tool that you might find helpful with your research is Viewzi, an innovative way to peruse web pages. Try it and see if this works for you!
[[file:Collaborative project.doc]] This group project is based on your topic choice and making connections to Nickel and Dimed.• The following three links are from PBS and address an aspect of the working poor."Pride Prejudice & the Working Class"
"Where to Go when You're Broke"
"Workng Poor" *Note: This is an essay by the author about her experience.
• From The Philadelphia Inquirer : "Working Poor Struggle to Get By"
• From the NY Times: "After 75 Years, the working poor still struggle..."
• The US Government maintains a great deal of data on poverty in the US. The following site is a compilation of sites on US poverty. You may be surprised by what you find! U. S. Poverty
How do we count the poor? How do we designate poverty?
American working poor
American Poverty and Homelessness in America
A Personal Story:Check out the story of an American teenager trying to work her way out of poverty.
The linked video below introduces the author, Barbara Ehrenreich, and more.
First, download the accompanying guide and then watch the video. Video Guide:
Many people have read the book as well as viewed the above video and responded, using a blog for reactions. Check out others' responses to the video.
Deeper Understanding: Question the Author's Intent
The linked video's creator takes an oppositional viewpoint against Ehrenreich. What do YOU think ?
A famous poem by the noted African-American author Langston Hughes is "A Dream Deferred."